East Greenland & Sermilik Fjord Small Group
East Greenland & Sermilik Fjord Small Group Expedition - Max 12 Pax
East Greenland & Sermilik Fjord Small Group Expedition - Max 12 Pax
Aboard: M/S Balto
Set sail for the heart of the Greenlandic wilderness as you join this small group expedition for an unforgettable journey to the mighty Sermilik Fjord and its incredible surrounding areas. Sailing alongside a maximum of 11 other passengers, you will enjoy unprecedented access to this remarkable part of the world. Discover towering mountain chains, thundering glaciers, majestic icebergs in all shapes and sizes, and remote picturesque villages where you can learn about Inuit culture and traditions and the way of life this far north. Travelling in such a small group allows for a more in-depth exploration, and a truer sense of this area’s remarkable remoteness. Throughout your journey you will be able to enjoy accompanied shore visits, exciting Zodiac cruises and hikes, and a constant search for enigmatic Arctic wildlife including humpback and fin whales, Arctic foxes and seals.
Various departures available. Please enquire for full dates and rates.
Please note this itinerary requires a mandatory transfer package covering return flights between Reykjavik (Iceland) and Kulusuk (Greenland), pre and post expedition hotel stays in Reykjavik, and all transfers between hotels, airports and ship. This package is currently priced at $2,590 USD.
Highlights
- Enjoy an in-depth exploration of the wonderful Sermilik Fjord and its unexplored surrounding areas
- Sail aboard a small expedition ship with a maximum of 12 passengers allowing for unprecedented access to this unique region
- Discover mighty fjords, majestic glaciers, dramatic mountain ranges and bountiful icebergs in all shapes and sizes
- Visit remote, picturesque villages to meet the local people and learn about Inuit traditions and the way of life this far north
- Enjoy Zodiac cruises, accompanied shore visits and hikes to breathtaking viewpoints
- Search for Arctic wildlife including humpback and fin whales, Arctic foxes and seals
What's Included
- 7 nights on board M/S Balto
- All meals on board
- Coffee and tea
- 1 Expedition Leader and 1 guide
- Guiding ashore and talks on board
- All excursions and activities
- Comprehensive information material before the expedition
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M/S Balto
M/S Balto is named after the leading sled dog of 1925 Nome serum run. She was built for the highest ice class in Rauma, Finland, to serve as a government service vessel in the Baltic sea. During 2019-2020, she has been totally refurbished and is now one of the roomiest and most elegant small polar expedition yachts in service. M/S Balto offers a relaxed luxury accommodation for 12 guests in 7 outside cabins, all with private facilities and lower beds. The spacious cabins include 1 Owner’s cabin, 1 superior cabin, 3 double cabins and 2 single cabins. The Owner’s cabin is 30m2, has 6 windows and a queen bed, the superior cabin has two twin beds while the double cabins has a queen bed. The Owner's and superior cabin also offer a separate seating area. In all cabins you find a desk with a chair and a closet for storage.
On the guest deck you also find a cider lined sauna, accommodating 4-6 persons, with a cold shower and a small changing room. The richly appointed saloon and the beautiful dining messroom feature crotch-mahogany panelling, a bar, a card table, a library, coffee and tea stations. She offers a large restaurant style open galley, where you can check on the marvels of our chefs and sample freshly baked bread.
There are several open and semi enclosed deck spaces from where you can enjoy the stunning Arctic sceneries. You are welcomed by an international crew and the bridge is open for visitors.
The ship has been fitted with an electric diesel propulsion capable of maintaining versatile manoeuvring and survey speeds with no vibration. It is therefore ideal as film and photo platform. There is also a mud room for expedition gear and two Zodiacs for wilderness cruises and offshore experiences. M/S Balto is truly one of a kind when it comes to small polar expedition ships. Travelling with this unique 12-passenger ship offers a completely different and much more intimate experience of Greenland compared to a larger expedition ship.
A small group of merely 12 passengers gives us more flexibility, unique itineraries and more time ashore. Also, the footprints we leave behind are a lot smaller!
The M/S Balto is designed to explore the most remote fjord systems, visit isolated Inuit settlements, take you to secret anchorages and maximise each guest’s experience in the unspoiled wilderness. This is true micro cruising.
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Mike has more than fifteen years hands-on experience in the industry, travelling to some of the most incredible wild places on the planet. His far-reaching knowledge and invaluable skills will ensure that your wildlife travel adventure is a dream come true.
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